Highland Elementary School
Salem, OR · Salem-Keizer SD 24J · Grades K-5
624th of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 8%· Stable
Highland Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elementary School 624th of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 8th in 2025.
Highland Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 133 students tested
Highland Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 294 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.8% | 51.0% | ▼ 16.8 pts | |
| White | 24.5% | 35.7% | ▲ 11.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 5.8% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 5.1% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Highland Elementary School
Typical home value $455K in zip 97303 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highland Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Eagle Charter SchoolOregon Department of Education · 0.5 mi away · charter121st of 675
ELA 61% · Math 52% - 3Grant Community SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 0.6 mi away502nd of 675
ELA 31% · Math 24% - 4Englewood Elementary SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.3 mi away450th of 675
ELA 37% · Math 25% - 1Washington Elementary SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.5 mi away669th of 675
ELA 11% · Math 10% - 2Harritt Elementary SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.8 mi away547th of 675
ELA 29% · Math 19% - 1Bush Elementary SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.9 mi away621st of 675
ELA 21% · Math 16% - 2Hoover Elementary SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.9 mi away596th of 675
ELA 23% · Math 18% - 1Weddle Elementary SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 2 mi away657th of 675
ELA 13% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland Elementary School in?
Highland Elementary School is part of the Salem-Keizer SD 24J district in Salem, Oregon.
Is Highland Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elementary School 624th of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highland Elementary School?
Hispanic 51%, White 36%, Pacific Islander 6%, Two or more races 5% (294 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97303 is $455K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.